ASSISTANT REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional Assistant Reimbursement Officer to manage reimbursement duties within the payment determination and reconciliation process in Springfield, IL.

Under supervision, you will investigate and evaluate DCFS payment amounts, research discrepancies, and respond to provider inquiries about board payments for relative/traditional children.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication abilities are required.
• Attention to detail in processing reimbursements and reports.
• Ability to navigate complex board payment systems and reconcile data.
• Experience with paraprofessional reimbursement duties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Assistant Reimbursement Officer.
• Completes reports from Technical Support Unit (TSU) by reviewing reports and pulling identified Social Security Cards.
• As assigned, serves as timekeeper.
• Serves as contact person for unit equipment issues.
• Processes all Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) initial and subsequent intact family applications.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of the unit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Job description

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13766747 Job Requisition ID:58781\ Opening Date: 10/01/2026\ Closing Date: 10/16/2026\ Agency: Department of Children and Family Services\ Class Title:ASSISTANT REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER - 02424\ Skill Option:None\ Bilingual Option:None\ Salary: Anticipated starting salary $4,144 monthly; Full range $4,144 - $5,429 monthly\ Job Type: Salaried\ Category:Full Time\ Number of Vacancies: 1\ Bargaining Unit Code:RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME\ Merit Comp Code: Work Hours: Monday\ Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office\ Headquarter Location: 726 S College St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704\ Work County: Sangamon

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Assistant Reimbursement Officer for Payment Determination and Reconciliation. Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of paraprofessional reimbursement duties involved in the maintenance of the complex board payment system for the Department. The position will investigate and evaluate DCFS payment amounts from various reports, in compliance with rules established by the Department. This position will also independently research and analyze discrepancies in daily transactions and analyze field and provider inquiries related to eligible board payments for relative/traditional children. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is interested in playing a role in the reimbursement process for the Department of Children and Family Services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and communications skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Assistant Reimbursement Officer
• Completes reports from Technical Support Unit (TSU) by reviewing the provided reports and pulling identified Social Security Cards
• As assigned, serves as timekeeper
• Serves as contact person for unit equipment issues
• Processess all Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) initial and subsequent intact family applications
• Provides assistance in the court order process by retrieving documents from the court order mailbox and printing all orders to prepare for the support staff/Eligibility Determination Unit applications process.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.